Davidson Detained on Insanity Charge After Threat Letter Plot
John Davidson ex-rancher of Athena was arrested upon arrival from Portland charged with insanity. He allegedly threatened several neighbors after selling land at about 110 dollars per acre a year ago amid accusations of being imposed upon by buyers. Authorities detained him this morning as he headed back to Athena. The case involves alleged threats and concerns over past land dealings from his Portland return.
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Old Neighhbors
Portland
John Davidson
Athena
Davidson
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Ad copy explains that the doctor’s prescription is valid at any pharmacist and promotes choosing their store for high quality service and low prices. It emphasizes patient freedom to fill prescriptions anywhere and invites customers to try their service.
Davidson accused of insanity in Athena case
The record describes Davidson's travels from California where he reportedly spent about 2000 dollars in a single town, and 8000 to 9000 overall, with witnesses calling him gullible. A warrant was sworn on insanity grounds, though he appears rational in other acts, and he will be held for examination before Judge Bean. E A Dudley of Athena is named among those Davidson accused.
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Davidson
California
Athena
Chary
Bean
E. A. Dudley
Wildcat Attacks Cattleman near Slide on Walla Walla River
Henry Lazinka, Camas Prairie cattleman, killed a large female wildcat after it attacked him and his horse while driving cattle to water near the Slide along the Walla Walla River. Lazinka pursued on horseback, then kicked and strangled the animal to death. fur was noted as magnificent. Also reports rich placer mines found in Cedar Basin Artz near Utah. region described as inaccessible with scarce water.
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Henry Lazinka
Camas Prairie
Walla Walla
William S. Duniway Pledges Honest Office Reform
In a statement cited by Portland Labor Press the speaker pledges to cut the costs of office in Oregon if elected. He vows not to perpetuate old practices or engage in schemes to loot the treasury, asserting his integrity and knowledge of the printing business.
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Oregon
Willam S. Duniway
Willis S. Duniway
Portland
Elks Plan Building To Serve As Theater And Lodge Home
Elks meeting endorses the erection of a combined theater and lodge home in Baker City after a banquet. Leon Cohen and others advocate the project, aiming to fund it through community efforts. Officers elected include Charlies J. Ferguson exalted ruler and W. A. Brown tyler. R. Alexander named delegate to the Grand Lodge in Denver in July.
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Baihushadic
Elles
Order
Alexander
Grand Lodge
Oat
Denver
Leon Cohen
Cohen
W. L. Thompson
Baker City
Hiks
Uwfficers
Charlies J. Ferguson
J. H. Lawrey
Fred W. Lampkin
George Fergussen
Harry Co. Thompson
C. E. Bean
G. A. Hartman
J R
W. A. Brown
Tyler
R. Alexander
DUNIWAY A CANDIDATE FOR STATE PRINTER
Portland journalist Willie S. Duniway campaigns for the Republican nomination for state printer visiting eastern Oregon counties. He touts candor and efficiency, denounces past extravagance, and urges voters to compare candidates’ records before the nomination.
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Willis S&s. Duniway
Willie S. Duniway
Portland
Duniway
Lewie and Clark Journal
Oregon
Tt Ia
Death of Mrs Hattie M Davis at Pendleton home
Mrs Hattie M Davis born August 1 1844 died at her home 114 B Stonewall Jackson street from stomach cancer after a year of illness. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p m at the family home conducted by Rev W L Van Nus with interment at Salem. Survived by four daughters and two sons, including Mrs Welcome Walker and Mrs Myrtle Hanson.
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Stonewall Jackson
Hattie M. Davis
Stonewall Jackson Street
Salem
W. L. van Nusa
Davie
Pendleton
Mra
Welcome
Walker
Myrtle Hanson
Mie
Sibyl Davis
Mira Corn Ware
Brugene
Mes Frank and
Melvin Davis
Time Limit Today for Petitions to State Nominations
Time limit today for petitions to the secretary of state. All who fail to file by this evening will be left off the official ballot. District and legislative candidates from the county have filed petitions. for joint representative only W. M. Slusher is in the field unless a Morrow County Democrat seeks the nomination, Blusher will face no opponent.
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W. M. Slusher
Morrow County
Blusher
Rebekahs at Helix Organized With 12 Members
Pendleton Rebekahs from Pendleton led by Deputy District President Mrs M J Carney organized a lodge of Rebekahs in Helix last night. The party included Noble Grand Mrs Gideon Brown Vice-Grand Mrs Ben Morgan and Past Grands Mrs John Hailey Jr Mrs Le Shelly Mrs Mire and Mrs William Folsom, arriving by W and C R train. The ceremony was conducted by Mrs Carney with assistance from the visiting members.
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Syangeline Lodge No. 65
Pendleton Rebekaha
Mra
M. J. Carney
Noble Grand
Gideon Brown
Ben Morgan
John Hailey
Jr. Merc
le Shelly
Mire
W. H. McCormmack
William Folsom
Helix
Rebekahs
The
Odd Fellows
Mra. M. J. Carney
New lodge Evangeliste No 66 forms with twelve members
Rebekahs from this city joined Pauline lodge No 13 of this city for a recent visit. The party returned the afternoon after a pleasant stop at Helix.
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New Lodge
Evangeliste No
Rebekahs
Pauline Lodge No
Helix
Organ Recital Sunday Evening at Redeemer Church
Church of the Redeemer to host an organ recital Sunday evening from 7 to 9 pm.Mrs. W. C. EB. Pruitt to perform noted as a leading silent music interpreter. Program includes Anthem and Pilgrim’s Song of Hope, Triumphal March, and other classical pieces. Several Wallans, including Joseph McCabe and George D. O'Connor, visited the city today after traveling in yesterday.
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Church of the Redeemer
W. C. EB. Pruitt
Walla
Ensign Storey to Speak at Local Salvation Army
Ensign Storey of Portland will visit the Salvation Army over Saturday and Sunday. He will preach tomorrow evening and twice on Sunday. Storey is superintendent of the department of works among and for Children, including benevolences and Sunday schools, and is described as an able and devoted worker.
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Ensign Storey
Portland
Salvation Army
Storey
Department of Works
Boy’s Arm Broken by Fall From Fence at Moore Home
A 7-year-old boy, son of Mr and Mrs WI Moore, fractured his left elbow and several bones after falling from a stone fence at their north river home. He is now recovering. The report also notes the W CA conference in Santa Cruz opening with Miss Bertha Conlie in charge.
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Myrton Moore
WI Moore
Seeding and Plowing Progress Across County Farmlands
Farmers rush to seed and plow as seeding and summer fallow work proceeds in the northern county. Ground around Van Sycle, Juniper, Stanton, Killian Junction and districts north of Helix is reported in excellent condition for field work.
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Vansycle
Juniper
Stanton
Killian Junction
Helix
Reseeding Wheat Reaches 100 Acres Near City
Dr W B Campbell finishes reseeding 100 acres of wheat on the farm north of the city. Others nearby are reseeding as well. Excellent crops are expected despite the cold weather.
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W. BR. Campbell
Local Resident Recovering After Operation
David A. Pesbler of Stage Gulch is recovering at his father George A. Peobler's home in this city after an operation for an abscess. He has been confined to bed for several weeks and is slowly improving.
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David A. Pesbler
George A. Peobler
Sold Valuable Team at Helix Livery Stable
Bul Johnson sold a grey drag team about 1300 pounds each to Henry Richter, a Washington horse buyer, for 350 dollars.
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Bul Johnson
Helix
Henry Richter
Washington
Helix School Counts Over 100 Enrolled
Helix public school now lists more than 100 scholars enrolled for the spring term. Two teachers oversee classes as attendance remains high.
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Hellx
Helix
Potent Stomach Bitters Promises Spring Renewal
If you are tired weak and run down or have impure blood, Mostetter's Stomach Bitters is advertised as greatly beneficial this spring. The copy claims thousands use it exclusively with gratifying results and urges readers to renew today to obtain a bottle.
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Mostetter
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Health Tonic Promise
An old advertisement asserts Hostetters Stomach Bitters cures Grippe Spring Fever and impure blood. It claims benefits for sleeplessness indigestion dyspepsia crostliveness female tiles malaria vever and ague.
Party of Ladies Met by Invitation at Her Home
The German Ald soci ety ladies gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Mra. 8 Kolp, 207 West Court Street. Attendees included Miss Maria Koehbeke and many others. Plans for a two story modern house were drawn by Architect Troutman. Bids will be received for a week. if satisfactory, Mr. Hunnik er will begin building at once.
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West Court
Ald Society
Mra
Kolp
West Court Street
Maria Koehbeke
Catherine Scheer
C. Weinsert
C. Rohrman
F. W. Koeppen
C. F. Koeppen
William Roesch
E. Baum
August Stanger
Naomi
Dr. Cole
W. EB. Brock
Troutman
Hunniker
Louis Hunziker Plans North Side Home With Basement
Louis Hunziker contemplates erecting a residence on the North Side with a basement as part of a proposed building project. The plan outlines a Lever-Hoom House style dwelling to be constructed on the property.
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Lever-Hoom
Louis Hunker Ie
Salvation Army Coffee Social Set for West Webb Street
The Salvation Army hosts a coffee social at the barracks on West Webb Street tomorrow. Ensign Storey of Portland will deliver an address. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
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Salvation Army
West Webb Street
Ensign Storey
Portland
Mrs Slater in La Grande Suffering Poor Prognosis
Mrs Slater, wife of the late J. H. Slater and mother of attorney BR Slater, fell at her La Grande home. Due to advanced age, recovery is uncertain. She is a prominent Union county resident.
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Bargaltia
OWL Tea
Tallman & Co
Peerles Talking Machine Co
Spokane
Zonophone
J. A. Owenhouse
Main Street
Cedar Basin
Artz
Utah
Rosemary
Rockford
Illinois
Winslow Brothers Jeweler-Opticians
Pendleton, Oregon
ELAS
Office of State
Ered
Ume
Boston
Royal M. Sawtelle Jeweler
H. L. Hasbrouck
Louis Hunziker
Baker & Folsom
Frank B. Clopton
East Court Street
Ontario
Burbridge & Carel
Court House
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